Lots of people are talking about peptides. But what are they? Here’s a quick primer on the health trend and what we know about peptides’ safety.

The HHS secretary says access to controversial wellness peptides may expand, but doctors and regulators warn the science hasn’t caught up with the hype.

Unapproved peptide drugs have become a trendy new hack among wellness influencers, fitness coaches and celebrities, pitched as a way to build muscle, shed pounds and look younger. Online stores will ...

Discover how therapeutic peptides act as biological messengers to treat disease, improve metabolism, and enhance immune ...

Dr. Jesse Mills regularly sees men who want to improve something about their body. Mills, the director of the Men’s Clinic at UCLA Health, usually offers advice like diet, exercise — maybe physical ...

More Americans are injecting themselves with unapproved chemicals that are pitched as ways to build muscle, rejuvenate skin and extend life, the latest example of the nation’s fascination with ...

Since 1921, when the first therapeutic peptide, insulin, was synthesized, many peptide-related accomplishments have reverberated throughout the industry, with more than 80 peptide drugs being approved ...

Retinoids have long been popular for their ability to both speed up skin cell turnover and stimulate collagen production, contributing to firmer, smoother skin over time. But they can come with some ...

If you’ve been clued into the peptides conversation, you might also be wonder what the best peptide skin-care products can do for you. This “silent powerhouse” (there are, in fact, various types of ...